Tag: Eurovision politics
Photo credit Daniel Kruczynski (Alexander Rybak) [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
Israel Uses Rybak Quote to Justify Eurovision Participation, Critics Claim
Rybak’s refusal to boycott MGP resurfaces as MIFF uses his quote in pro‑Israel ads amid Eurovision controversy
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Eurovision : United by Israeli Genocide
This exposé accusing the EBU and Nordic broadcasters of moral cowardice over Israel’s Eurovision participation and the disputed disqualification of Joost Klein.
Photo credit Eurovision logo by EBU - Background Photo by hosny salah from Pixabay
Norwegian stars urged to boycott Eurovision as 575 artists sign petition over Israel row
575 Norwegian artists sign a petition urging a boycott of Eurovision 2026 over Israel’s participation, as organisers call on performers and broadcasters to act.
Photo credit Eurovision logo by EBU - Background Photo by hosny salah from Pixabay
Eurovision Scandal: EBU Accused of Saying «Genocide Is OK» If Israel Does It!
Controversy as EBU scraps vote on Israel’s Eurovision entry; Palestine Committee urges Norway to quit amid accusations the union is ignoring human-rights concerns.
Photo credit Daniel Kruczynski (Alexander Rybak) [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
Eurovision: Alexander Rybak’s Controversial Vote: A Rift With His LGBTQ Fans
Alexander Rybak, a Eurovision winner, faced criticism for supporting an anti-LGBTQ party in the 2025 elections. Fans, especially in LGBTQ+ and Eurovision communities, noted the conflict with his audience’s values. The situation reflects on LGBTQ rights and political shifts in Norway.